Motorcycles provide an exciting means of traveling and recreation. However, they also come with certain inherent risks from their small size and lack of impact protection compared to passenger vehicles. Due to this, motorcycle collisions can cause devastating injuries and damages.
After a traumatic incident like a motorcycle crash, you might find yourself overwhelmed with medical bills and out of work for weeks or even months. Our Kenmore motorcycle accident lawyers can provide high-quality legal assistance during this difficult time. At Richmond Vona, LLC, our team of highly trained personal injury attorneys can help you file a claim for compensation to reimburse the losses you suffered. Reach out today to begin reviewing the details of your case.
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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
In 2021, fatal motorcycle crashes in New York increased by 50 percent. Representing over 18 percent of motor vehicle crash fatalities in the state, motorcyclists are at risk of severe injury and death every day. Over twenty years ago, New York was the first state to require motorcyclists to wear helmets. The state has also implemented a rider safety and training program called the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program. This program is invaluable as it teaches riders life-saving tips while on the road.
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most dangerous types of wrecks because bikes lack the protection that cars and trucks have, such as airbags, seatbelts, steel frames, and other safety features. Without these things, riders and passengers are more vulnerable to their surroundings. Unfortunately, most collisions are due to the negligence of other drivers. Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol
Low visibility
Bad weather
Distracted driving
Defective automotive parts
Speeding and reckless driving
Dangerous road conditions
Victims of motorcycle accidents can suffer catastrophic injuries, including burns, traumatic brain injuries, amputation, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and even death. A skilled attorney in Kenmore can carefully analyze the details of an event to determine its cause and who should be held liable.
Compensation in Motorcycle Wreck Cases
Individuals involved in motorcycle crashes can recover a variety of damages. The exact amount an injured party will recover depends on various factors, including the severity of injuries, their ability to work, and the circumstances that caused the accident. Our qualified motorcycle wreck attorneys in Kenmore are familiar with the relevant laws and procedures and can help determine the value of your claim.
Compensation could include any economic or noneconomic harm suffered. Economic damages are the easiest to measure, usually consisting of medical bills and lost income. Noneconomic damages are more difficult to value. These damages include emotional distress, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. In some instances, the court will award punitive damages in cases involving gross negligence to punish the defendant and deter future misconduct.
Contact a Kenmore Motorcycle Accident Attorney
In New York, individuals who suffer injuries due to another’s negligence have three years from the date of injury to bring a claim for compensation. If you or a family member were involved in a motorcycle incident, you should contact our office as soon as possible to review your case.
Our Kenmore motorcycle accident lawyers will review the circumstances of the accident to determine liability and help you file a claim.
With over 25 years of combined personal injury experience, our co-founding attorneys, John E. Richmond and Keith R. Vona, have helped injury victims and their family members recover more than $150 million in financial relief.
John E. Richmond
Co-Founding Member
As one of New York’s top personal injury attorneys, John E. Richmond understands that clients come first. With over a decade of experience representing plaintiffs, he knows how to hold negligent corporations and big insurance companies liable.
In his nearly 15 years in practice, Keith has been consistently recognized for his client service and record of results. He has been selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list four times (2013 to 2016), an honor reserved for the top up-and-coming attorneys.
